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High
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1-100
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Mountain Tour Guide
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5,895 m (19,341 ft) above sea level
Overview
Highlights
Professional guides and crew ensure safety and comfort throughout.
Summit Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 ft), the highest peak in Africa.
Navigate the scenic and less crowded Lemosho Route.
Cross diverse ecological zones, from lush rainforest to the icy arctic zone.
Itinerary
Day 0 :
Arrival in Arusha
- Arrival in Arusha: Meet at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
- Accommodation: Africa Safari Arusha or similar.
- Meals: Breakfast included.
Day 01 :
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa (Forest Camp)
- Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft
- Distance: 4 miles | Time: 3-4 hours
- Highlights: Begin the trek through dense rainforest; watch for colobus monkeys.
- Accommodation: Camping at Forest Camp.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 02 :
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
- Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft
- Distance: 5 miles | Time: 5-6 hours
- Highlights: Transition from rainforest to heather and moorland zones.
- Accommodation: Camping at Shira 1 Camp.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03 :
Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp
- Elevation: 11,500 ft to 12,500 ft
- Distance: 4 miles | Time: 3-4 hours
- Highlights: Stunning views of Kibo Peak and surrounding landscapes.
- Accommodation: Camping at Shira 2 Camp.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04 :
Shira 2 to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft (Lava Tower), descend to 13,044 ft
Distance: 7 miles | Time: 6-7 hours
Highlights: Acclimatization hike to Lava Tower; descend to Barranco Valley.
Accommodation: Camping at Barranco Camp.
Day 05 :
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
- Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft
- Distance: 3 miles | Time: 4-5 hours
- Highlights: Conquer the Barranco Wall and traverse ridges to Karanga Valley.
- Accommodation: Camping at Karanga Camp.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06 :
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (Summit Base Camp)
- Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft
- Distance: 3 miles | Time: 4-5 hours
- Highlights: Prepare for summit night; rest and hydrate at Barafu Camp.
- Accommodation: Camping at Barafu Camp.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07 :
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
- Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft (Uhuru Peak), descend to 10,065 ft
- Distance: 12 miles | Time: 6-8 hours ascent, 4-6 hours descent
- Highlights: Summit Mount Kilimanjaro at sunrise; descend to Mweka Camp.
- Accommodation: Camping at Mweka Camp.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 08 :
Departure Day: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
- Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
- Distance: 6 miles | Time: 3-4 hours
- Highlights: Complete the descent; receive your Kilimanjaro certificate.
- Transfer: Return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park Fees
- Kilimanjaro National Park entry fees
- Camping fees and rescue fees
- Guides, Porters, and Crew
- Professional, English-speaking mountain guides
- Experienced porters and chef
- Fair wages for the crew
- 2 nights at a hotel in Arusha (before and after the trek)
- Tented camping during the trek
- All meals while on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Drinking water and hot drinks throughout the trek
- Transportation
- Airport transfers
- Portable toilet tents for comfort
- Emergency oxygen and first aid kit
- Tents for sleeping
- Kilimanjaro climbing certificates (Gold for Uhuru Peak, Green for other points)
- Government-imposed VAT and taxes
Cost Excludes
- Airfare to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Visa and Travel Insurance
- Tanzanian visa fees
- Comprehensive travel insurance (required for the trek)
- Sleeping bags and trekking poles
- Personal clothing, hiking boots, and backpacks
- Optional Tips
- Gratuities for guides, porters, and crew
- Extra Costs
- Personal expenses (laundry, beverages, snacks, etc.)
- Additional accommodations before or after the trek (if not included in the itinerary)
- Optional Activities
- Additional tours, safaris, or excursions beyond the trek
- Meals not listed in the itinerary (e.g., dinners in Arusha)
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